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Herlands Family History

Herlands Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Harland, Berland, Helland, Heiland, Ferland, Erland, Hegland, Hetland

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Where is the Herlands family from?

You can see how Herlands families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herlands family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Herlands families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Herlands families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Herlands's in USA. New York had the highest population of Herlands families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herlands surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Herlands ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Herlands. 100% of Herlands women worked as a Stenographer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Herlands family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Herlands. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herlands census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 38 immigration records available for the last name Herlands. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 54 military records available for the last name Herlands. For the veterans among your Herlands ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herlands lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Herlands life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Herlands in 1963 was 72, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herlands ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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